As the summer flies by, we begin to see the effects of those outdoor days in the sun: drier skin, rough texture, and discoloration. One of the best at home treatments to remedy this is a gentle facial scrub or body polish. Exfoliation works by removing the most superficial skin cells, revealing softer and smoother skin. This helps your makeup, self-tanner, or moisturizer apply more evenly and allows for better penetration with treatment creams, making them more effective.

The various ingredients that go into scrubs and polishes may include natural sources such as seaweed, marble, apricot shells, almond meal, walnut shells, oatmeal extract, as well as microbeads of jojoba or beeswax. The only word of caution is for those with inflamed skin conditions like sunburns, eczema, or psoriasis; aggressive scrubbing can irritate the most sensitive skin.

For those who want to treat themselves, SkinCareLab has a special offer running through the end of the summer. Let us do the work for you to get you ready for September. Book a GrapeSeed Scrub, Papaya Pineapple Scrub, or a Get-Away Glow body polish and receive a complimentary pedicure. Click on the coupon below for more information.

We wish you an amazing August and look forward to seeing you soon!